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The Seventh Wave has grown with the support of a global community of writers, artists, and thinkers.

We care deeply about the issues we select, and work tirelessly to ensure that new and disparate voices are represented, acknowledged, and celebrated. We are committed to paying each and every contributor, and to providing an advertisement-free experience to our digital publication.

For the first two years, we funded The Seventh Wave out-of-pocket. Before asking anyone for financial support, we felt it was important to grow by necessity. In our third year, we ran our first-ever fundraising campaign, and were humbled by the support of our communities near and far: in three short weeks, we raised over $3,000, which enabled us to expand our annual residency program, increase our editorial services, and beta-test an innovative education curriculum that equips high school students with the tools to investigate their relationship to the social issues around them.

As we continue to curate online and offline conversations tailored to the most pressing social issues of our times, we would be humbled by your support. If you are able to make a contribution, you can use the PayPal button above and to the right. But really, we accept all forms of support: sharing our articles with your networks, introducing us to emerging artists and writers, helping us find venues for upcoming roundtable discussions and issue launches, giving us a social media shout-out, or even long-distance high-fives.

The Seventh Wave is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. You’ll receive a donation receipt within a week of your contribution. Every little bit goes a long way. Thank you endlessly for your support.

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On June 4, we launched our second annual fundraiser, and are set on raising $7,000. Not just because seven is our number, but because that would fund us for another year of art, words, collisions, and conversation. Over the next seven weeks, ending on July 22 (which is our Sunset Soiree) we’ll be taking the time to reflect on the ways we’ve grown, the issues we’ve published, and the places we’re going, to map out exactly where these funds would take us. If you are in a position to help fund the wave, we would be flattened with joy.

Process Is Purpose

What do our published contributors have to say about working with us?

“I had no idea when you accepted my work that I’d get so much editing support. I really like what’s happened to the story during this process. So often things just get published basically as is. I felt like you were so thoughtful and thought-provoking with your comments. I’m not sure I’ve ever been read quite so well by anyone.” — Issue 7 Contributor

“The level of attention and care you folks give I’ve not seen with other publications.” — Issue 7 Contributor

“I want this to be as good as it can be, and you are totally making that happen. I’m so grateful for your input, as this piece has been a few years of me staring at my laptop screen thinking, “What is this, even?” So. You’re an amazing editor and managed to sort through things I felt “meh” about but didn’t know how to solve while honoring my voice. Thank you one million times again for all your attention. I can’t even begin to express how wonderful it is to have help bringing this into existence. It really means quite a lot.” — Issue 6 Contributor

“Your words mean so much to me. I am so pleased that you are proud to showcase this piece on Seventh Wave. And I so look forward to the public being able to read it. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share these words. I can’t express enough how thankful I am for everyone’s support.” — Issue 6 Contributor

Too often, people send their writing out into the universe and hear nothing in return. We believe everyone deserves feedback. That’s why we have a Feedback Option built into our submissions. Here is what past submitters have to say about our feedback on their work:

“I feel compelled to write back and express my immense appreciation for your having taken the time to offer me such an insightful, thought-provoking critique. I can tell you from the perspective of a writer who has submitted to however many journals over the years, and more often than not received the standard, informal rejection (understandably so, due to the amount of submissions these journals receive) that your attention and intelligence is such a kind and refreshing offering, one that will continue to inspire me in the development of this elusive, immensely rewarding craft. I thank you not only on behalf of myself, but for all writers whose work I am sure you have gifted with a similar grace.” — Issue 7 Submitter

“Thank you for the overwhelming compliment. I’m new to submission. It’s been a struggle to deal with the rejection letters, but writing won’t let me quit. As writers, all we want is to be heard and (hopefully) understood. For you to recognize my voice means the world to me, so thank you. I’ll be on the lookout for Seventh Wave’s next round of submissions and will put my heart into crafting something that fits the theme.” — Issue 7 Submitter

“Thank you for your very thoughtful evaluation of both my work and my submission to your journal. As a writing instructor, and as a writer, I certainly appreciated the care with which you addressed what interested you and what didn’t work for your needs, and the time and consideration you put into your reply. Wishing you and the journal all the best.” — Issue 7 Submitter

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The Seventh Wave Magazine, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) arts and literary nonprofit interested in conversations, both on and offline, about the most pressing social issues of our times. Get in touch with us if you are an artist, a thinker, an organization, or just anyone curious. info@seventhwavemag.com